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World Ag Expo Closes Big
45th Anniversary Show
Posted on
Saturday, February 18, 2012 |
TULARE -
When World Ag Expo closed its 45th anniversary run
today, it will go into the record books as a really big
show - big crowds, big names and big events.
The three-day show experienced both sunny, blue skies,
and cold, rainy skies but attendees didn't seem to
notice the difference. The displays were busy with
buyers researching new products and technology.
The Top 10 new product winners were especially thrilled
with the exposure the recognition earned them, and with
the response from attendees.
"This has been a great show," said Scott Korthuis,
product manager for OXBO International, which earned Top
10 New Products status with its new raspberry
harvester.
"There has been a lot of interest in the raspberry
harvester and all of our products," Korthuis said. "We
have gathered lots of solid leads and sold two pieces on
opening day. We also met prospective buyers from all
over the world."
A tour by GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich drew
huge crowds, and Gingrich accommodated many requests for
photos and autographs.
 A
highlight of the show week was a presentation by former
president George W. Bush, who was the keynote speaker at
a gala in the 60,000-sqare-feet Entertainment Pavilion.
President Bush's speech helped to kick off the
International Argi-Center's new Ag Warriors program,
which will help returning veterans find training,
internships and careers in agriculture.
President Bush was received with a standing ovation and
thunderous applause as he took the stage. He joked with
the audience and noted that he is enjoying his freedom
and "glad to be out of Washington." He also described
America's peaceful transfer of power as "an amazing
thing."
 Other
big events included over 2,000 FFA students from all
over California gathering on the final day for the FFA
Assembly.
The event opened with a panel discussion about careers
in agriculture and included a keynote speech by Michael
Peterson.
The second annual Concerts for a Cause featured a
performance by Trace Adkins, with opening act Brett
Eldredge. Funds raised will support ag education
programs locally and beyond.
The 2013 World Ag Expo will be held Feb 12-14, with
volunteer chairman Joe Rainey.
"This has been a huge show, but every year we look for
ways to make it better
and improve," Rainey said. "I am looking forward to
making the 46th Expo another great experience for buyers
and sellers."
(Source: International Agri-Center
press release, Feb. 16, 2012)
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